Walk 2842 - Sandon Park from Salt

      
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This short walk includes a section of the Trent valley and the pleasant parkland of Sandon Hall. The start is the village of Salt (Grid ref. SJ 958278) which can be reached from the A51 Stone to Rugeley road by turning off either at Sandon or Weston. Parking on the road through the village is possible although do take care not to block residents access.

After parking, take the tarmac lane opposite the Hollybush Inn and walk north, crossing the canal and railway, to the A51. Cross this busy road and go through the gate into the grounds of Sandon Hall. There is a signed footpath leading to your right and this is followed through a field to reach a track. Turn right along this track taking the left-hand track where it divides. This climbs gently up through the woods to reach a large field (Grid ref. SJ 965282).

The path is not clear on the ground but by keeping to the crest of the rising ground you follow a broad ridge with good views across the Staffordshire countryside to your right and the grounds of Sandon Park to your left. Ahead you will see a small pavilion. Keep to the left of this and descend to join the access lane to Stonehouse Farm (Grid ref. SJ 959295).

Turn left down this lane and follow it past the moated house to reach Sandon Church. Enter the churchyard and take the path leading down to a gate in the western boundary fence. Follow the path across a field to reach a lane (Grid ref. SJ 951294). Go left down the lane to reach the A51. Cross with care and walk along the road opposite with the pub on your left. Cross the railway and continue along the lane to reach a bridge over the Trent & Mersey canal. Turn right just over the bridge to gain access to the towpath.

Go right again under the bridge and follow the canal for about a mile as far as the first bridge (Grid ref. SJ 958281). Walk up to the road and turn right along the lane into the village of Salt.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

	OS Explorer	1:25,000	Sheet 244
	OS Landranger	1:50,000	Sheet 127

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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